NFL Fans Watch Steelers-saints Amid Unrest in Paris

WHO:

Fox News - NFL fans attended the first-ever NFL game in France.

Fox News - Some fans spoke to OutKick.

CBS News Sports - Thousands of Americans traveled to Paris for the game.

CBS News Sports - Leigh Kiniry reported on the event.

WHAT:

Fox News - The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints.

Fox News - Fans attending the game put on a “brave face” amid unrest in Paris; some told OutKick conditions had not been as bad as they expected.

CBS News Sports - The U.S. State Department advised Americans in Paris to stay cautious because of recent violence and rioting.

WHERE:

Fox News - The game took place in Paris, France.

CBS News Sports - Thousands of Americans visited Paris for the NFL game.

WHY:

CBS News Sports - The State Department’s caution advisory was prompted by recent violence and rioting in Paris.

Fox News - Fans attended Paris’s first-ever NFL game despite civil unrest and violent protests in the city.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints in Paris’s first-ever NFL game, drawing thousands of Americans to the French capital. Despite recent violence, rioting and civil unrest, fans turned out to watch the matchup. Some attendees told OutKick they put on a brave face but found conditions were not as bad as they had expected. The U.S. State Department had advised Americans in Paris to remain cautious because of the recent unrest. The game brought NFL supporters from across the United States to the city, where they experienced the historic event amid ongoing tensions. Fox News spoke with fans about their impressions of the situation, while CBS News Sports’ Leigh Kiniry reported on the game and the State Department’s warning. The contest marked a first for the NFL in France, with the Steelers leaving Paris as winners.